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490 East 51 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04722-0015Map

Owner of record: Passmore, Delores

490 East 51 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Passmore, Delores. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 52

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at vestibule ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the private hallway , the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at west section in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at celling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east, the 1st room from east, the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at cealing in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of household items including cabinets at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead at west at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective nosing at 1st thread from bottom at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Feb 21, 2024

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 21, 2024

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors (vestibule door 1st from east ) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 8, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors (vestibule door 1st form west ) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 8, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing door to west closet in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at west closet in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Aug 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Aug 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall

    Aug 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony at the south stack building front.

    Aug 17, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors '''' in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide access to heating system for inspection as per hmc 27-2033;i rang the bells and knocked on the buildings front door no response there is no phone # or contact info displayed;correct violation

    Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 1FMOLD

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 1FMOLD

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,412 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4722 / 15
Assessed value
$324,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #327672, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.

Questions about 490 East 51 Street

Who owns 490 East 51 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Passmore, Delores.

Does 490 East 51 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 490 East 51 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 490 East 51 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 490 East 51 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.